Distinguished French novelist (1802–1870) of such historical classics as The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, and The Man in the Iron Mask. AMS in French, signed "Alex. Dumas," three pages, 8.5 x 11, for an article entitled "Christ et antechrist en Italie pendant dant l’annee 1862 [Christ and Antichrist in Italy during the year 1862]." Written at the height of the Second War of Independence, the present manuscript is an article against the temporal power of the Popes as exercised by Pope Pius IX, seen as blocking the unification of Italy. Dumas also provides historical information on Napoleon Bonaparte’s reign over the Kingdom of Italy to support his opinions. Dumas traveled to Italy in 1861, where he founded and published the newspaper L’Indipendente and supported the Italian unification effort. After three years, Dumas returned to France. An exceptionally desirable three-page autograph manuscript from the acclaimed 19th century writer. In fine condition.Format: AMS